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Road to Anaheim: DongRaeGu Interview

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Milkis
Profile Blog Joined January 2010
5003 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-07-28 06:09:15
July 28 2011 04:03 GMT
#1
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How did you feel when you got invited to MLG Anaheim? What kind of tournament do you want MLG Anaheim to be for you?

It's my first time going overseas so I was a bit buoyant about that. And because you receive a seed in Code S when you win MLG, it was a really welcome news for someone like me who is in Code B. Through this MLG, I want to obtain a Code S seed and meet many of my foreign fans.

Is there any foreign players you want to meet or avoid at MLG Anaheim? And are there any Korean players you are especially careful of, or want to meet during this tournament?

To be honest I'm a bit afraid because the Korean players are really skilled... but because I'm really confident in my matchup against Terran, and two of the Terran players I acknowledge (MVP, MMA) are participating, I want to play a good game against them in front of many foreign fans.

Your pool in MLG Anaheim consists of (P)NaNiwa, (Z)HayprO, (T)TLO, and (P)HuK. How do you feel about your group?

If I had to be honest, I haven't paid any attention to pool play. I'm preparing to face the Korean players since no matter what, I'm going to win all my games and make it to the Round of Four as the first place in my group.

In your last interview with Team Liquid, you said that you haven't found a style that you liked against Protoss. And then after that, within three weeks, you went from rating yourself a 30/100 to 65/100. Did you find a style that suited you??

In the process of practicing various different styles, I found a few good management styles that suited me. I had an okay winrate in practice with these styles so I want to stress test these strategies through this tournament.

As foreign tournaments began getting larger, many Korean players started playing overseas. In addition we heard that the October GSL finals will be held in Anaheim also. What do you think about Starcraft 2 going global?

Well if you're someone who only lived in Korea... you probably fantasize about going overseas. But I think it's a very good phenomenon, as you're not limited to just Korea but you get to test yourself in various countries and have opportunities to communicate with fans.

This is your first time going overseas to a tournament. Is there anything you're worried about, and how are you preparing for this tournament?

If there's anything special I'm worried about... the biggest worry I have is that I might go there and do a bad job managing my condition and play really pathetically. In terms of preparation, I'm preparing just as I normally do.

What have you heard about the foreign fans? And now that you get to meet your foreign fans for the first time, we're curious what kind of things you are expecting.

I actually visit TeamLiquid often and read every comment about me. During the last MLG, the fans were extremely passionate, so I'm looking forward to seeing if I can feel something like that this time.

Your English is good enough to be able to answer your fans in English on Twitter. Do you have any intention of speaking English at MLG Anaheim as a fan service? And are you preparing any ceremonies?

Well if I win it all... I do have the mind to interview in English... but right now, I'm not sure. I've never spoken in English so I'm a bit scared...

I haven't prepared any ceremonies yet T_T


What kind of dreams do you have in the world of e-Sports? What is e-Sports to you? And how do you want to remember your time as a progamer?

Of course, I want to be number one, a common goal for all gamers.

e-Sports to me... it's the first real challenge I took on in my life. It's also a place for adventure, an adventure where I'm putting the glory days of my twenties on the line to check how far I can go and see what I'm capable of.

Since I'm already a gamer, I don't want to have any regrets. I want to be able to brag and say "Hey, I once was the absolute best progamer". I want this time period to leave fond memories like that.


Finally, please say something to your fans overseas.

I'll be meeting all of you during this MLG!
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Wren
Profile Blog Joined February 2011
United States745 Posts
July 28 2011 04:39 GMT
#2
DRG Fighting!
His approach is really impressive, no wonder he's so fearsome.
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red4ce
Profile Blog Joined January 2011
United States7313 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-07-28 04:41:52
July 28 2011 04:40 GMT
#3
Thanks a lot Milkis. DRG sounds pretty confident but he shouldn't overlook Huk and Naniwa. I admit I am rooting for IMMVP but since MVP is already code S DRG can still get the code S seed as runner up.

I actually visit TeamLiquid often and read every comment about me. During the last MLG, the fans were extremely passionate, so I'm looking forward to seeing if I can feel something like that this time.


Hi Dongraegu!
-swordguy
Profile Blog Joined April 2011
United States560 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-07-28 04:41:07
July 28 2011 04:40 GMT
#4
Thanks for posting this. It seems he has a pretty pro-korean player attitude that I remember he having in his last interview. Its really cool that he visits TL often and I hope the fans at MLG give all the players a reason to come back =)

EDIT: If DRG reads this, I love you.
I only regret that I have but one life to give for my country - Nathan Hale Cowards die many times before their deaths; The valiant never taste of death but once - William Shakespeare, ‘’Julius Caesar’’
Laneir
Profile Joined September 2010
United States1160 Posts
July 28 2011 04:41 GMT
#5
I love these road to write up great job cant wait to see how he does at MLG i know he will place high even win this event he is a beast
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BlaDe977
Profile Joined March 2011
Canada73 Posts
July 28 2011 04:41 GMT
#6
Nice! i cant wait to see how he does
MC - total beast
woob
Profile Joined November 2010
United Kingdom1322 Posts
July 28 2011 04:42 GMT
#7
Awesome, i love his answer about pool play
¯\_(ツ)_/¯ ez
Hot_Bid
Profile Blog Joined October 2003
Braavos36374 Posts
July 28 2011 04:42 GMT
#8
this guy is a boss

every zerg named dong is
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mnck
Profile Joined April 2010
Denmark1518 Posts
July 28 2011 04:42 GMT
#9
Nice! I love DongRaeGu. Such confidence :D If he goes undefeated in his group play I will be impressed! Everyone should fear this guy.
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Snaiil
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
Sweden312 Posts
July 28 2011 04:42 GMT
#10
He's one of the Dongs, he'll win easy.

Thanks for doing this interview Milkis!
Highways
Profile Joined July 2005
Australia6103 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-07-28 04:43:46
July 28 2011 04:43 GMT
#11
(Wiki)DongRaeGu gonna take MLG easy.
#1 Terran hater
PeterDLai
Profile Blog Joined June 2003
United States924 Posts
July 28 2011 04:43 GMT
#12
DRG HWAITING!
Frastic
Profile Joined December 2010
United States96 Posts
July 28 2011 04:43 GMT
#13
I know DRG is like insanely good but I think it's a bit pompous to say he's only regarding the koreans that are coming. It's probably his confidence getting the better of him, but that is a pretty deadly group.
Skipton
Profile Joined December 2010
United States707 Posts
July 28 2011 04:45 GMT
#14
Rooting for DRG. Good Luck!
Soulish
Profile Joined April 2010
Canada1403 Posts
July 28 2011 04:45 GMT
#15
On July 28 2011 13:42 Hot_Bid wrote:
this guy is a boss

every zerg named dong is


I think you should reply to my pm
me all in, he drone drone drone, me win
iamcaustic
Profile Blog Joined May 2011
Canada1509 Posts
July 28 2011 04:45 GMT
#16
DongRaeGu hwaiting! Hope he wins it all so we get to see another amazing Zerg in Code S, alongside LosirA and NesTea.
Twitter: @iamcaustic
drgonzhere
Profile Joined November 2010
United States447 Posts
July 28 2011 04:45 GMT
#17
Damn I love that confidence.

"I'm going to win every game so it doesn't matter"

Let's do this shit DRG!
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snaerdi
Profile Joined March 2011
Finland70 Posts
July 28 2011 04:46 GMT
#18
The man the myth the legend, DRG.

Nice interview, no wonder people are scared shitless haha.
This is why we can't have nice things.. SC 2 || Skyrim || Diablo III || ME 3
SockArms
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
United States591 Posts
July 28 2011 04:47 GMT
#19
why do I have a feeling he's going to be very surprised in his pool.

QXC and Huk have both proved you can't under estimate the foreign scene!
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Adebisi
Profile Blog Joined June 2010
Canada1637 Posts
July 28 2011 04:48 GMT
#20
Epic.

I hope he doesn't underestimate HuK/NaNiwa though!
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